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I think this is the best answer. Why contrive a strange plan to shed the bag surreptitiously instead of walking to a desk (or even to a security officer) and ask "Sorry, but I want to get rid of that bag, where could I drop it off?" An airport has tons of waste to dispose every day, they would know where to put it.
– Dubu
Commented Feb 6, 2019 at 8:43
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Disposing of a broken or un-needed luggage at an airport is totally straightforward. Folks commonly buy new luggage at the luggage shops, and dispose of the old one. Just leave it completely open, obviously, sitting next to a trash can. Obviously, self-evidently, any contents (clothes you don't want etc) throw them away in a trash can separately. Sure, you could ask at the help desk, they would say "leave it by that trash can over there" or they'd take it from you and do the same thing.
– Fattie
Commented Feb 6, 2019 at 12:47
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Fattie makes a good point about there being luggage shops of some description in most major airports. If you don't want to risk talking to security or real airport personnel (for some irrational fear of being detained, e.g.) then try asking the clerk at the luggage shop what to do with an old bag you don't want anymore. They probably get that specific issue more than most anyway.
– Steve-O
Commented Feb 6, 2019 at 14:23
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@Fattie what is obvious to some, isn't obvious to others. I would argue that this is the exact point of this website - and while you might think it's annoying, it could easily help others.
– UKMonkey
Commented Feb 7, 2019 at 16:04
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A lot of the existing discussion has focused on distinguishing oneself from a terrorist/bomber/etc. It occurs to me that the action of taking valuable contents from one bag, repacking in another bag, and seeking to dispose of the original bag anonymously could also be construed as the actions of a thief. Drawing attention of the relevant authorities helps avoid suspicion of other kinds of wrong-doing too - ideally keep proof it was your bag!
– Steve
Commented Feb 8, 2019 at 16:52

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